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Barolo Riserva Monfortino 2005
Conterno, Giacomo
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This is the most sought-after Barolo by collectors around the world, and the 2005 is wonderfully polished and refined. The tannins caress the palate with wonderful character of marzipan and dark fruit, orange peel and cedar. Drink or hold. Score: 98 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2014+ 05 May 2014 |
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I am totally taken aback by the 2005 Monfortino. Every other young Monfortino I have tasted from barrel has shown its quality and personality immediately. The 2005 is an exception. A wine that was hard and compact until quite recently, the 2005 is finally starting to open up. The fruit is incredibly pure, precise and brilliant, but the best is yet to come. This is a great showing from the 2005. Tasted from magnum. Score: 97 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2020-2045 01 May 2014 |
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A rich, sensual tapestry of dark plums, cherries, smoke, incense, tar and licorice emerges from the 2005 Barolo Riserva Monfortino. Exotic, rich and layered, the 2005 boasts gorgeous depth and a sensual enveloping personality. I am quite amazed at how the 2005 has developed since I last tasted it, in November 2011. The once-firm tannins have never been more elegant than they are today. That said, as good as the 2005 is, it doesn’t quite have the thrill factor of the very best vintages. Score: 96 Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2025-2045 01 October 2012 |
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